Wichita State University Junior Brochure

A high school junior's guide to Wichita State

A junior’s guide to
Come on in. We’ll show you around.
While it’s impossible to pack everything that’s
good about Wichita State into one tiny guide,
we’ve attempted to highlight some things
about WSU that you, as a high school junior,
might find useful—-including a checklist of
everything you’ll need to go from a high-school
grad to a Wichita State Shocker.
WSU’s beautiful
campus covers
330 acres.
There are six colleges within WSU,
housing more than 60 majors:
– W. Frank Barton School of Business
– The College of Education
– The College of Engineering
– The College of Fine Arts
– The College of Health Professions
– Fairmount College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences
Number of FREE menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home
basketball game tickets
reserved for students: 1,000.
The average
class size at
WSU is only
20 students.
Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mostdiverse college campus
with students from
around 110 countries.
Wichita State University
awards millions in
scholarships each year.
Number of
friendly campus
squirrels: Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re
not sure, but
thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bunch.
The get-to-know-WSU
“Traditional”
With a history dating back to 1895, our status as the state’s mostdiverse campus, a legacy of action-packed athletics and more than
200 annual events and programs, WSU has the traditional college
atmosphere you crave.
“Bigger opportunities”
Thanks to our location, WSU students have limitless access to
experience-based learning opportunities and professional connections
not found in a typical college town. In fact, our Cooperative Education
and Work-Based Learning Program is larger than all of the other state
schools’ programs combined.
“Bigger rewards”
Wichita State offers three of the largest annual undergraduate
scholarships in the state (ranging from $44,000 to $48,000) in
addition to millions in other scholarships and financial aid.
“Convenient”
From our campuses across Wichita, to evening, weekend and summer
courses, we offer learning opportunities to fit any schedule.
“WuShock”
The university’s mascot, Wu, is one bad, muscle-bound bundle of
wheat.
“Suite living”
All of our on-campus housing is designed “suite-style” with two suites
sharing their own private bathroom—-that’s right, private.
“Mmmmmmm”
With exhibition-style cooking and extended dining hours, the variety
of eating options found on campus can satisfy any appetite.
The get-into-Wichita-State
Take the ACT. It’s a requirement that could help land you
a huge WSU scholarship.
Meet all admission requirements. To gain admission
to WSU, you must achieve at least one of the following:
1. Score a 21 or above on the ACT.
2. Rank in the top one-third of your high school
graduating class.
3. Complete the pre-college curriculum* with at least
a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. (2.5 for non-residents)
* Students attending non-accredited schools should contact admissions for their criteria.
Take the pre-college curriculum*:
– 4 units of English
– 3 units of natural science (including chemistry or physics)
– 3 units of math (including Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II)
– 3 units of social science
* One unit equals one year or two semesters.
Apply for admission. You should definitely do this as soon
as you finish your junior year. After all, you want to be eligible
for all of the scholarships and financial aid available.
Here’s what you’ll need to apply:
1. A completed and signed application for admission
and $30 application fee.
2. An official high school transcript (showing a minimum
of six semesters).
3. ACT or SAT scores sent directly from the testing agency.
If you have any questions regarding admission requirements, we’re
here to help. Please call (316) 978-3085 or (800) 362-2594, email
admissions@wichita.edu or visit wichita.edu/admissions.
Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll
need to take the ACT
in February, April,
June, September
or October. Visit:
actstudent.org
Stop by anytime. If you or
your family want to check
out WSU, give us a shout:
(316) 978-3085 or (800) 362-2594
wichita.edu/campusvisit
Come by wichita state for a visit.
No pop quiz, we promise.
Please call me to arrange a campus visit.
Please have an admissions representative contact me.
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